The Art and Science of Inventing pp 99-114 | Cite as
Underlying Principles of Some Recent Developments
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Abstract
It makes an interesting and valuable exercise to examine an invention with the purpose of attempting to classify the characteristics that make that particular device unique and patentable. Did the inventor combine two or more simpler concepts to achieve a new result? Did he analyze the problem, prepare a list of possible solutions, and then methodically select the most promising for testing? Did he borrow from nature or did he change viewpoints to bring about a fresh approach?
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